As <a href="http://www.wimbledon.com/index.html" target="_blank">Wimbledon</a> gears up to begin its annual championships next week, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) just unveiled a master plan to guide the redevelopment and renovation of the famed tennis sports facility. Designed by <a href="http://grimshaw-architects.com/project/wimbledon-2020-masterplan/" target="_blank">Grimshaw</a>, the new master plan improves the overall circulation, facilities and user experience, while the landscape plan by <a href="http://www.grant-associates.uk.com/" target="_blank">Grant Associates</a> will create a holistic and green environment inspired by traditional English gardens.

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Wimbledon 2020 Master Plan-Grimshaw and Grant Associates

The new 2020 Master Plan for <a href="http://www.wimbledon.com/index.html" target="_blank">Wimbledon</a> provides a pathway for improvements and enhancements to the famous tennis grounds. Led by <a href="http://grimshaw-architects.com/" target="_blank">Grimshaw</a> and aided by <a href="http://www.rolfe-judd.co.uk/">Rolfe Judd Planning</a>, <a href="http://www.atelierten.com/">Atelier Ten</a>, <a href="http://www.vectos.co.uk/">Vectos</a> and <a href="http://www.movementstrategies.com/">Movement Strategies</a>, the new plan calls for a strategic reconfiguration of the grounds and improves the user experience for both visitors and players.

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Wimbledon 2020 Master Plan-Grimshaw and Grant Associates

ALTEC's aim was to protect the heritage of the site while improving facilities in a sustainable way that would also enhance the local community.

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Wimbledon 2020 Master Plan-Grimshaw and Grant Associates

The new plans for the facility include installing a new <a href="http://inhabitat.com/wimbledon-set-to-debut-innovative-retractable-roof/" target="_blank">retractable roof </a> on Court No.1, adding new plazas, courtyards, a new central facility to support site-wide operations, and an improved and expanded players' facility.

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Wimbledon 2020 Master Plan-Grimshaw and Grant Associates

Landscaping is by <a href="http://www.grant-associates.uk.com/projects" target="_blank">Grant Associates</a>, who also designed the amazing <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/gardens-by-the-bay/" target="_blank">Gardens By The Bay</a> project in Singapore. The landscaping scheme includes lots of new trees, enhanced landscape walkways and promenades, the use of topiary, green walls and planted pergolas, creative paving, display areas, and themed garden spaces.

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Wimbledon 2020 Master Plan-Grimshaw and Grant Associates

Keith French, the director of Grant Associates said: “Our aim is to capture the spirit of playing tennis in an English garden whilst building on the tradition, quality, elegance and attention to detail Wimbledon is renowned for.”

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Wimbledon 2020 Master Plan-Grimshaw and Grant Associates

Aerial view of Wimbledon as it exists now.

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Wimbledon 2020 Master Plan-Grimshaw and Grant Associates

As Wimbledon gears up to begin its annual championships next week, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) just unveiled a master plan to guide the redevelopment and renovation of the famed tennis sports facility. Designed by Grimshaw, the new master plan improves the overall circulation, facilities and user experience, while the landscape plan by Grant Associates will create a holistic and green environment inspired by traditional English gardens.